Lately I've been getting up (in my opinion) insanely early to get my running streak mile in. If you know me, you know that I am not a morning runner. Yes, I get up fairly early on the weekends because I hate wasting a day, but I rarely am out the door for a run before 10am. As much as I've dreaded hearing the alarm, I've actually come to not mind the runs so much. Here are my five ways I've come to at least get my butt out the door!
1. It's only a mile. Some mornings it feels like it takes a long time, but in reality it doesn't.
2. It is SO nice to get it out of the way. On Wednesday I had to run 5 miles and there was no way I was getting up in the 4 o clock hour. When I left work I was so sad when I remembered my run wasn't done yet. I've loved having the evenings free.
3. It has been really hot this week. Running when it's 65 or 70 degrees has been much more appealing than the 90-100 we've had this week.
4. It helps wake me up. Not gonna lie, I'm on autopilot in the mornings. I literally lay out all my clothes (socks already apart, shoes out, Garmin where it picks up satellites quickly) put them on and get out the door. Yeah, it probably isn't the best strategy to give your body minimal time to warm up, but sometimes I have to get out the door before my body realizes what's happening. By the time my run is over I'm wide awake and ready to conquer the day.
5. This face. Guys, Maddux is the sweetest dog ever. He stays in bed when I get up to run, but when I get back that sweet boy is waiting at the door for me. Seriously, the best way to start the day.
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| Ok, this picture is of him at class, but how cute is he in it?! |
How do you get out the door for a run? I find the best way is to not let myself make excuses and go.
Well, I cannot answer your question because you know that I don't. But these have been some of the same reasons I've set my alarm to get out the door to walk the pup this week, too. I love that picture of my darling nephew.
ReplyDeleteIt's the big question of is it more painful to wake up early or more painful to bear the heat haha :-) I think Maddux looks like a puppy in that picture!
DeleteI'm a morning runner too. I like getting it out of the way. A morning run allows me to bask in the great knowledge that I've already gotten my run in.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a good feeling! Now I just have to get to the point where I am doing more than just a mile :-)
DeleteI hate waking up earlier than necessary as well (i.e. I like to shower at night and give myself about 20 minutes to wake up and get out the door haha), but have been waking up earlier in order to get my runs in. The summer is just too dang hot, even in the evening. If there's something I dislike more than waking up early, it's running in the heat! I definitely love the feeling of having it out of the way, so it's not nagging at me all day that I still have to run, plus it puts me in a better mood for the day. Your dog is adorable!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you for getting up to get your morning run on! I am terrible at getting out of bed in the morning, usually only works if it's a fitness class I signed up for and paid for :)
ReplyDeletemorning runs are THE BEST. i've been a morning runner for over a year now and i love it :)
ReplyDeletethat is one seriously good looking pup! I cannot run in the am but I know that will need to change and soon!
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